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“I am a litigator providing clients with creative and effective solutions to complex (extra-)contractual and financial disputes. My expertise lies in commercial contracts, product liability, collective redress and enforcement actions, often in a cross-border context. I am committed to finding the best possible outcome for my clients.”
Overview
Wannes is an Of Counsel in the Belgian Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice. He specializes in domestic and cross-border litigation and national and international arbitration. His areas of expertise include (extra-)contractual liability disputes, consumer protection, collective redress and enforcement actions.
He is an accredited mediator with the Belgian Mediation Commission. He is regularly called upon to provide expert opinions on complex issues in Belgian, European and international procedure, evidence and torts.
Work highlights
- Acted for a financial services provider in a number of disputes following a third-party attachment order against one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds.
- Represented various medical device manufacturers in connection with product liability claims.
- Assisted clients in various enforcement actions, including on the basis of an attachment on an undivided estate.
- Advised a credit institution on the cross-border effects of a collective settlement agreement.